NASCLA Accredited Exam
One trade exam, one transcript, sent to every participating state agency you apply to. The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is open book, 115 scored questions, 330 minutes. We build the reference set, tab it to the published content outline, and walk you through the application and scheduling steps.
Why NASCLA exists
Every state used to make commercial contractors sit its own trade exam. The NASCLA Accredited Examination replaces that grind with one exam whose transcript participating states accept. For contractors chasing storm work, multifamily booms, or clients across state lines, it collapses years of duplicate testing into one preparation cycle.
How it works with a Florida license
Florida accepts the NASCLA exam in place of the certified general contractor trade exams. You still pass Florida's Business and Finance exam and meet the experience and financial requirements. The play many of our clients run: NASCLA once, Florida B&F once, then add states as the business grows.
What we hand you
The approved reference set for the NASCLA exam, current approved editions, hand tabbed and highlighted to the published content outline, plus registration help so the application and scheduling steps do not eat your weeks. Book sets ship within 48 hours of stock.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NASCLA Accredited Examination?
A single commercial general building contractor trade exam accepted by a growing list of state licensing agencies. Pass once, and your transcript can be sent to every participating state you apply to, instead of sitting a separate trade exam in each state.
Does Florida accept the NASCLA exam?
Yes. Florida accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination in place of the state trade exams for certified general contractor. You still take the Florida Business and Finance exam. Confirm current acceptance for your classification with the DBPR before registering.
What does the NASCLA exam look like?
Open book, 115 scored questions, 330 minutes. Only approved references are allowed, which is why we tab the set to the published content outline.
Do I still need a business exam in each state?
Usually yes. Most participating states, Florida included, still require their own business and law exam. NASCLA replaces the trade exam portion only.
Who should take NASCLA instead of a single state exam?
Contractors who plan to work in more than one state within a few years. If you will only ever hold a Florida license, the state exam path may be all you need. Call us and we will talk it through honestly.
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ContractorExamHQ is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies, PSI Services LLC, or any state licensing agency. Confirm acceptance for your classification with your state agency before you register.